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Furest Family History

Furest Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Furst, Forest, Forrest, Hurst, Furness, Wuest, Durst, Frost, Wurst

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Where is the Furest family from?

You can see how Furest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Furest family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Furest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Furest families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Furest's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Furest families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Furest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Furest census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Furest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Furest. For the veterans among your Furest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Furest lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Furest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Furest in 1990 was 73, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Furest ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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